San Ramon, Calif. - June 21, 2005 - Avatier Corporation, a leading provider of global Identity and Access Management solutions, today announced the Avatier Telephone Password Reset Suite, an additional module of the AIMS (Avatier Identity Management Server) platform. The new product extends AIMS' end-to-end password management offering to include three different methods for resetting passwords over the phone, including using a predetermined pin, voice print matching or utilizing an RSA SecurID token. The self-service solution reduces dependency on costly IT resources while increasing employee productivity. Additionally, Avatier's new telephone password options enforce internal security policies for secure password selection and enable organizations to remain compliant with legislative regulations through user identity verification, logging and reporting of all password changes.

To avoid a breach of privacy policies and ensure compliance with government mandates, employers must control access to the numerous systems and applications within the organization. To avoid instances of unauthorized access, many enterprises have implemented strict rules that require employees to strengthen and update passwords frequently. As a result, users struggle to track password changes and often require IT administrators to intervene to reset their passwords.

"A tool supporting self-service password reset is critical to avoid costly calls to the Help Desk, especially at a time when enterprise customers are strengthening password policies to address regulatory compliance requirements, said Phil Schacter, analyst at Burton Group. "It makes sense to complement traditional Web-based password reset interfaces with alternative approaches that leverage the universally accessible nature of the telephone system."

While many organizations have policies for password creation, they generally lack the tools and resources to enforce them. Avatier's Telephone Password Reset Suite options can be accessed from anywhere at any time of day, enabling organizations to cut IT expenditures and utilize IT resources effectively. Additionally, the AIMS suite allows administrators to set criteria for strong passwords that can be enforced through any of the self-service reset options.

The Telephone Password Reset Suite extends AIMS' end-to-end password management offering with the following three secure methods for resetting passwords over the phone:

Avatier's AIMS is based on web-services for out-of-the-box integration with enterprise applications, including legacy applications, without requiring consulting services to customize or deploy the product. Most Identity Management suites take months, even years, to roll out because each deployment is unique with extensive customized scripting and integration. These traditional approaches also require heavy IT investments made in building centralized directories, delaying ROI and the promise of Identity Management's improved operational efficiencies to be realized. By leveraging the latest programming languages, Avatier's AIMS provides optimal program stability, reduces memory leaks and enables the first multi-lingual interface for 26 languages. Through the use of existing network log-on directories, AIMS avoids nightly reconciliation of user identities, ensuring immediate, accurate deployment and low TCO.

Pricing and Availability
The average cost of the Avatier Password Reset Suite is six dollars per user, with an initial $1000/ per port set-up fee for the voice print option.

About Avatier
Avatier is a leading provider of Identity and Access Management software for the global enterprise. Avatier's multilingual, end-to-end Identity and Access Management products improve operational efficiency, mitigate security risks and ensure corporate governance and regulatory compliance while lowering help desks calls and IT administrative costs. As the only identity management software vendor to consistently prove an ROI in three to six months, Avatier's thousands of customers worldwide include industry leaders such as BBC, Delta Airlines, Harris Corporation, Rockwell Collins and Sprint Canada. Avatier is headquartered in San Ramon, Calif. and can be reached at www.avatier.com , or (925) 217-5170. 2005 Avatier Corporation All rights reserved. Avatier, Avatier AIMS Suite, Avatier Identity Management Server, Avatier Password Station, Avatier Account Creator, Avatier Account Terminator, Avatier Account Requestor and Avatier Password Bouncer, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avatier Corporation in the United States, Canada, and all other countries. All other marks, symbols and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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